Flying from Glasgow to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know
Glasgow has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Glasgow. Cologne Bonn Airport is located in Cologne.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Glasgow to CGN.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Glasgow to CGN. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey from central Glasgow to GLA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, 70.07% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Glasgow to Cologne Bonn Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
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When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.7%.
About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
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Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Cologne Bonn Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
The centre of Cologne is about 13 kilometres from Cologne Bonn Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Cologne Bonn Airport is Rs15,017. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs28,793. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Glasgow to CGN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Cologne. July is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Glasgow to CGN flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between -3ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Cologne Bonn Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Cologne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Cologne right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Glasgow to Cologne Bonn Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Cologne Christmas Markets, Cologne Cathedral and Carnival in Cologne are leading attractions which should feature on any good Cologne itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Stuttgart is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cologne. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Germany, consider Bremen, roughly 274 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Schnoorviertel, Старый квартал Schnoor and Musical Theatre Bremen are among the biggest draws.
